Family vacations are never simple. But in the new trailer for The Family Plan 2, Apple TV+ leans into that chaos with a sequel that doubles down on action, comedy, and holiday spectacle. Mark Wahlberg returns as Dan, the suburban dad with a secret past, and this time his “perfect” overseas getaway is hijacked by unfinished business — in the form of Kit Harington.
The Family Is Back in Action
The trailer wastes no time reminding us why the first film worked: Wahlberg’s mix of ex‑operative grit and dad‑joke timing. Michelle Monaghan returns as Jessica, the wife who’s equal parts skeptical and supportive, while Zoe Colletti and Van Crosby reprise their roles as the kids caught in the crossfire.
New faces raise the stakes. Kit Harington plays the mysterious figure from Dan’s past, while Reda Elazouar, Daniel De Bourg, and Laurel Lefkow round out the expanded ensemble. The family dynamic is still the core, but now it’s set against a bigger, flashier European backdrop.
Holiday Hijinks, European Heists
The synopsis teases an “international game of cat‑and‑mouse” — which in trailer form translates to bank heists, car chases through cobblestone streets, and the kind of holiday hijinks that turn sightseeing into survival. Think National Lampoon’s Vacation colliding with The Bourne Identity.
Director Simon Cellan Jones, who helmed the first Family Plan and last year’s Arthur the King, is back behind the camera. That continuity matters: he knows how to balance the absurdity of a family bickering mid‑car chase with the slick pacing of an action thriller.
Release Timing
Apple TV+ will premiere The Family Plan 2 on November 21, 2025 — perfectly timed for holiday streaming, when families are looking for something light, loud, and a little ridiculous to watch together.
What Pops in the Trailer
- Wahlberg’s dad‑mode action: Still the franchise’s secret weapon — equal parts fists and fatherhood.
- Kit Harington’s intrigue: A wild card presence that shifts the tone darker.
- European set pieces: From snowy plazas to narrow alleys, the sequel looks bigger in scope.
- Family banter: The kids’ eye‑rolling lands as comic relief amid the chaos.
- Holiday timing: A November 21 release positions it as seasonal counter‑programming.
FAQ
Is The Family Plan 2 just more of the same?
Yes and no. The trailer suggests familiar beats, but the European setting and Harington’s addition give it a sharper edge.
Does the sequel lean more comedy or action?
Both. The DNA is still family comedy, but the action sequences — car chases, shootouts — look more ambitious this time.
Why release it in November?
Because it’s holiday bait. Families gather, stream together, and Apple TV+ wants to own that slot.
